KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform, announced on September 18, 2025, that its payment division, KuCoin Pay, has partnered with Swiss-based digital asset services provider DFX.swiss.
The collaboration introduces a crypto-to-fiat payment system in Switzerland, allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies at over 100 SPAR stores.
Through this integration, KuCoin Pay connects with DFX.swiss’s OpenCryptoQR system.
The partnership aims to make cryptocurrencies more practical for daily use, transforming them from investment assets into functional payment methods.
Consumers retain control over their funds through secure, non-custodial mechanisms, enabling everyday transactions such as grocery shopping to be conducted with digital assets seamlessly.
Benefits for consumers and merchants
The KuCoin Pay–DFX.swiss integration provides several key advantages.
Transactions are processed quickly and securely by scanning the OpenCryptoQR code via the KuCoin app.
Users benefit from zero gas fees, while merchants receive instant fiat settlements without facing conversion challenges.
The system also offers lower commission fees compared with traditional payment methods, providing an efficient alternative to conventional retail payments.
Raymond Ngai, KuCoin Pay Lead, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration: “We are thrilled to partner with DFX.swiss, whose innovative gateway supports popular payment methods while ensuring compliance with Swiss financial regulations. At KuCoin Pay, we are committed to making crypto part of daily life, enhancing its real-world utility, and creating seamless shopping experiences for our 41 million global users by bridging traditional retail and digital asset payments.”
Cyrill Thommen, Founder and CEO of DFX.swiss, described the partnership as “another step toward advancing crypto payments internationally,” emphasizing the company’s mission to make digital assets accessible and usable in everyday life.
Expanding crypto adoption across sectors
KuCoin Pay has been expanding its reach into multiple sectors, including retail, e-commerce, global travel bookings, gaming, coupons, and gift cards.
The platform recently introduced an on-chain solution to complement its off-chain services, creating a decentralized framework for direct cryptocurrency payments.
These developments underscore KuCoin Pay’s focus on compliance, security, and global growth.
By enabling crypto payments in retail environments, the company aims to broaden adoption while strengthening the link between crypto assets and traditional fiat systems.
The collaboration with DFX.swiss represents a significant step in integrating regulated cryptocurrency payments into mainstream retail, demonstrating how digital assets can become practical tools for daily financial activities.
By combining KuCoin Pay’s technology with DFX.swiss’s user-focused infrastructure, the partnership provides both convenience for consumers and efficiency for merchants, reflecting a growing trend of bridging digital and traditional payment ecosystems.
As digital assets continue to gain traction, initiatives like the KuCoin Pay–DFX.swiss collaboration could play a crucial role in making crypto payments more widely accepted and operational in everyday commerce.
The move highlights the potential for cryptocurrency to become a routine part of consumer spending in regulated markets, reinforcing the sector’s ongoing evolution.
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